33 comments:

Great post, I'm with you...I love the fish print! Goodness, what great eye candy, I just love vintage advertising. My mom used to work for Catalina years ago, I wish she would have kept some of the literature!

I'll go for the last one in the yellow trunks holding the volleyball! Today's market gives our guys way too little credit. I know from my own 17 yr old guy that today's Man would like a little individualism that the market does not give him. He's all about brands like "Tom's" shoes and other labels that are more custom in nature. Who wants to look like everyone else? But then, he is my son! Most of his friends strive to be clones of one another.XOXO Kim

I seriously can't pick! They all look fine to me. I love vintage bathers as well for males and females. They fit the body better.Do you watch Mad Men Simone? That is great for the fashions!And you are most wise to steer clear of Twitter! Don't go there! xx

This is adorable!You like the first one and I like the last one, the sunny yellow. It actually reminds me of the bottom of a bathing suit I saw my Mom wearing in an old photo from the 40's (wish so much they'd bring THOSE back!).

Oh they're all gorgeous and the swimming trunks too! They were all so fit and lean back then! ... and that's my professional opinion. I was a Dietitian in a previous life... before I became addicted to red wine and chocolate. A-M xx

Hi there! Hope you are enjoying your holiday. I've just come across your blog. I am also a lover of vintage beach items and have a beachy blog too. I especially love vintage beachwear and sell it at local markets and on Etsy. These Catalina styles are fantastic. The 1950s was a great era for swimwear! Look forward to reading your blog again.

They look alright on those paper dolls but I dunno. I saw a live, human male in a high-waisted pair of shorty-trunks the other day at the pool. Not so nice. He was fairly fit and all, but the 2" inseam didn't leave enough to the imagination. Thank goodness for the cold water factor.